Peugeot 206 2002 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 4 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2003 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 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, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 160 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`565 | 1`655 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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