2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (182 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mazda 6 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 6 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 47 L |
