2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 558 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 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |