Peugeot 206 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 206 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: | 4.03 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 35 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1136 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 124 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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