2007 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 207 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 207 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207.
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 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 207 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |