2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2007 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | X3 | 206 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |