Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 4 HP less power than Peugeot 207, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 10 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 923 litres | |
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Peugeot 207 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 56 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 207. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 207 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
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