Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1712 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 347 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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