Ford Focus 2008 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 145 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 207 2006 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 207 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 31 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 923 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 126 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`670 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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