Peugeot 206 2007 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 110 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.19 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 206 is 30 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
402 litres | 787 litres | |
| Peugeot 206 has 152 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`567 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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