Peugeot 407 2008 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 16 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 94 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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