Mazda 6 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 5 | 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: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 347 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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