Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 136 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 430'000 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 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 407 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1712 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 98 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`183 | 1`975 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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