2006 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 206 and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Peugeot 407 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 206 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
