Peugeot 407 2005 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 29 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.8 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 730 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.43 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 39 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 10 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 110 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`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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