Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 136 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | 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 2002 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: | 4.68 m | 4.67 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 longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 93 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. | |||
| 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`998 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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