Peugeot 407 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 69 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 4 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 12.7 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 160'000 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | 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: | 4.82 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 36 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 10 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 215 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 185 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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