2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 297 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, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1410 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
