Car comparison

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RCvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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

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Peugeot 207 SW

1.6 RC

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    174 hp
    130 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207 SW1.6 RCVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
174hp130kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,362kg3,003lb
Gross weight-
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,156mm164in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,527mm60in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,467mm58in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
337L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,258L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RCVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC6,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot207 SW1.6 RCVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
37.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
174 hp
130 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
676 km
420 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
174 hp
130 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 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
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
337 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,156 mm
163.6 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC 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
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 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
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207 SW1.6 RCVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
174 hp
130 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
337 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,156 mm
163.6 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
337 L
11.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 SW 1.6 RCVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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