Peugeot 207 2007 vs Ford Focus 2008

 
Peugeot 207
2007 - 2009
Ford Focus
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 120 HP100 HP
Torque: 160 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds13.6 seconds
Peugeot 207 is more dynamic to drive.
Peugeot 207 engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.07.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Peugeot 207 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway910 km on highway
620 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 7 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Peugeot 207 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.03 m4.34 m
Width: 1.72 m1.84 m
Height: 1.47 m1.50 m
Peugeot 207 is smaller.
Peugeot 207 is 31 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 207 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres396 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
923 litres1247 litres
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Peugeot 207 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 324 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6781`710
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 207, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 20002200
Rating in user reviews: 6.8/10 6.8/10
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 207 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
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