Mazda 6 2010 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 27 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.79 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 71 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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