Car comparison

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6vsSeat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

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

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

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
  • 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
  • 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 1.6SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
174hp130kW
180hp134kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,030mm159in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
270L
267L
Max trunk volume
923L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot207RC 1.6SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T has 6 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 6 hp (4 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

Although Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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 Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.2 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.8 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207RC 1.6SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
174 hp
130 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
694 km
432 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
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Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 1.6Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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