Car comparison

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6vsPeugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Peugeot 207

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007

Comparison overview

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Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207RC 1.6Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
174hp130kW
177hp132kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
202Nm149lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,030mm159in
3,835mm151in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,673mm66in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,442mm96in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,437mm57in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
270L
210L
Max trunk volume
923L
992L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot207RC 1.6Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC has 3 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.67.1 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s

Although Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC has more power, Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
694 km
432 mi
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207RC 1.6Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
174 hp
130 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
694 km
432 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 207 RC 1.6Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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