2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | X3 | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 49 L |
