Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Peugeot Partner I (Phase II, 2002) 1.6 (109 Hp)
Overall Rating
Peugeot Partner:
The Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner are a range of minivans produced since 1996 and marketed under the Citroën and Peugeot marque. They are sold as light commercial vehicles or as a passenger multi-purpose-vehicle variant with rear seats and windows. They were initially a product of the French PSA Group, which later became part of the multinational Stellantis conglomerate. The third generation has also been sold under the Opel and Vauxhall Motors marques as the Combo, by Toyota as the Proace City from 2019, and by Fiat as the Doblò from 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (Phase II, 2002) Overview:
Peugeot Partner (I (Phase II, 2002)). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1250 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (109 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most sprightly option, offering the best acceleration and more responsive driving dynamics for a petrol model.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to diesel variants, making it less ideal for high mileage users.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior
- • Excellent fuel economy on HDi diesel engines
- • Versatile for both family and commercial use
- • Robust and reliable powertrain options (HDi)
- • Good cargo capacity
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality
- • Limited safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Underpowered base petrol and non-turbo diesel engines
- • Ride comfort can be firm when unladen
- • Outdated design and technology
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (Phase I): 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | Partner |
| Generation: | I (Phase II, 2002) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (109 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.7 Hp/l [32mm more] |
| Torque: | 147 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | NFU TU5JP4 More details about the engine NFU TU5JP4 |
| Engine displacement: | 1587 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 87.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 |
| Max. weight: | 1840 |
| Max load: | 590 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2800 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 625 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4140 mm mm [32mm more] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1810 mm mm [105mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
Does the Peugeot Partner live up to the hype? Give us your verdict!