Mazda 6 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 7 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 407 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 98 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`050 | 2`183 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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