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Peugeot 207 1.6 i 16V (120 Hp)
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Peugeot 207:
The Peugeot 207 is a supermini car that was designed and produced by the French automaker Peugeot from 2006 to 2014. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006, and entered production in April 2006, as the successor to the Peugeot 206. It shares the same platform with the Citroën C3.
The Peugeot 207 was replaced in April 2012 by the Peugeot 208, which is built on the same platform.
The 207 was launched in France, Spain, and Italy during April 2006, and later on in other markets in Europe and the Middle East. In January 2004, Peugeot decided not to manufacture the 207 in Ryton....(Read more on Wikipedia)
207 Overview:
Peugeot 207 (207). With 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1275 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.6 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 207 achieved an excellent 5-star rating for adult occupant protection, demonstrating strong structural integrity and safety features for its time. Child occupant protection was also good, though pedestrian safety was average.
1.6 i 16V (120 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A strong and smooth petrol engine, offering a great balance of power and refinement for daily use and longer trips.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel economy for its power output, making it an efficient petrol choice in the lineup.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive design for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality, soaking up bumps well
- • Good handling characteristics for a supermini
- • Excellent fuel economy from the HDi diesel engine options
- • Strong 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Hot hatch variants (THP, RC) offer exciting performance
Cons:
- • Some entry-level petrol engines are underpowered and unrefined
- • Early 1.6 THP engines had known reliability issues (e.g., timing chain, carbon build-up)
- • Rear passenger and boot space can be cramped compared to rivals
- • Interior plastics feel cheap in lower trim levels
- • Automatic gearbox can be sluggish and less efficient
- • Steering can feel numb, lacking feedback
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(CC: 2006 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 207 |
| Generation: | 207 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (120 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5FW EP6 [Same engine] More details about the engine 5FW EP6 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 5.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1275 |
| Max. weight: | 1640 |
| Max load: | 365 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 923 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 270 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4030 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Height: | 1472 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1818 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1972 mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/55 R16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam |
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