2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. 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 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 120 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
