2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2008 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Matrix (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 1331 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 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2008 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 207 | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
