Peugeot 206 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 206) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 207) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 7 HP less power than Peugeot 207, but torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 207. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.82 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 34 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Peugeot 207 has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 207 (by 266 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`642 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 207 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 207, so Peugeot 207 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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