Peugeot 206 1998 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.3 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 (Mazda Demio) 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: | 70 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda Demio. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 206 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 560'000 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: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 306, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Demio 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.54 m | |
| Peugeot 206 and Mazda Demio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Peugeot 206 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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