Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 390'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.68 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 is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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): | 1`600 | 1`990 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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