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Peugeot 207 · Facelift 2009 RC 1.6vsVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

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

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Peugeot 207 · Facelift 2009

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,194 kg
    2,632 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
174hp130kW
180hp134kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,194kg2,632lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,045mm159in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
270L
204L
Max trunk volume
923L
882L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
29.4 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI has 6 hp more than Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.67.1 s
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6: 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6: 1.3 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
694 km
432 mi
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 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
4,045 mm
159.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 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
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
174 hp
130 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,045 mm
159.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
694 km
432 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 46 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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