2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Rover 25
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 25 (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 25 weights approximately 103 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, 2006 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 206 | 25 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1027 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
