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Peugeot 207 SW (facelift 2009) 1.6 VTi (120 Hp) Automatic
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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)
SW (facelift 2009) Overview:
Peugeot 207 (SW (facelift 2009)). With 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1234 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 VTi (120 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent power for daily driving, but the 4-speed automatic transmission blunts acceleration and responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a petrol automatic, though less efficient than its manual counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious estate body for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality, soaking up road imperfections well
- • Excellent fuel economy from the HDi diesel engines
- • Stylish design for a compact estate
- • Decent handling for a family car
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines (VTi) had known reliability issues (e.g., timing chain)
- • The 4-speed automatic gearbox is dated and impacts performance/economy
- • Interior plastics can feel cheap in places
- • Base petrol engines are underpowered for a car of this size
- • Limited rear legroom for taller passengers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(207: 2008 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 207 |
| Generation: | SW (facelift 2009) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 VTi (120 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l [134mm more] |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5FS EP6C More details about the engine 5FS EP6C |
| 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-VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 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: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 97.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1234 |
| Max. weight: | 1766 |
| Max load: | 532 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1258 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 337 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1150 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4164 mm mm [134mm more] |
| Width: | 1748 mm mm [28mm more] |
| Height: | 1527 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2540 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1818 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1972 mm |
| Front track: | 1467 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1461 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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