2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. 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, 2007 Mazda 3 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 3 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
