Peugeot 407 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | 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 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: | 4.69 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 11 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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