Mazda 6 2002 vs Peugeot 407 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 16 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 407 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 93 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. | |||
| 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): | 1`840 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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