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Peugeot 207 Hatchback 1.4 16v 90 Sport

For:
The 207 is a brilliant all-rounder with a desirable image, high-quality cabin and smooth drive. It's pretty quiet, too, unless you drive it hard.

Against:
It's pricey, and performance in some versions is flat. Most rivals have more rear legroom, and the ride is firm in the heavy diesel versions.



Performance

Choose your engine carefully, because the 207 is on the hefty side. The entry-level 74bhp 1.4-litre petrol is wheezy, but the 94bhp 1.4 is lively and the 118bhp 1.6 is livelier still. The 67bhp 1.4 diesel feels weedy, and struggles to shift the 207 with any degree of urgency. The 91- and 107bhp 1.6-litre diesels are much stronger.

Ride & handling

The 207 is effortless to drive. The steering is light at low speed, but weights up as you increase speed and the car changes direction eagerly. The ride is generally supple and well controlled, but the suspension tremors over nasty bumps and there's a firmer edge to the ride of the heavier diesel models.

Refinement

The 207 doesn't do badly for refinement. There's a bit of wind- and road noise that intrudes on the motorway, but most of the engines are smooth and quiet, particularly the 94bhp petrol and 1.6-litre diesel. Most models have a mushy gearshift that really lets the side down, however.

Buying & owning

The 207 isn't cheap and residual values aren't strong, but it's not hard to find big discounts on the list price. Running costs for most models are affordable and the 1.4 diesels are particularly frugal.

Quality & reliability

The 207's classy cabin is one of its strong points. Lots of soft-touch plastics and metallic inserts give it a high-quality look, although some of the plastics lower in the cabin aren't as impressive. The 207 didn't score particularly highly in the 2011 JD Power customer satisfaction survey (finishing 14th in class) and its mechanical reliability was rated as below average.

Safety & security

Every 207 has front and side airbags, as well as anti-lock brakes with the latest electronic stopping aids, while the Sport models also have curtain airbags. Stability control is an option on all bar the basic Urban trim, but deadlocks and remote central locking are standard across the board.

Behind the wheel

The 207 caters for drivers of all shapes and sizes, thanks to a steering wheel that adjusts for both reach and rake and a height-adjustable driver's seat on all models. The lever to adjust the angle of the driver's seat is fiddly to use, however, and the odd position and shape of the door mirrors takes some getting used to.

Space & practicality

The 207 has plenty of space for those in the front seats, and there's good headroom in the back. Rear legroom is exceedingly tight compared to many rivals', however, and cheaper models don't have the hollowed-out seat backs of the rest of the range. The boot isn't as large as many rivals', either, but it's still a very useful size and shape.

Equipment

The entry-level Access models come with the basics - power steering, electric front windows, remote central locking and four airbags - but we recommend you step up to Active for air-conditioning and Bluetooth. Envy adds alloy wheels, while top-spec Allure models have larger alloys, tinted rear windows, a sports interior pack and curtain airbags.

Running Costs

Town mpg

33.2

Out of Town mpg

54.3

Average mpg

44.1

Tank Capacity (gallons)

10.9

CO2 Rating (g/km)

152

Insurance Group

9

Typical Insurance Quote

£385

% Value Retained (3yrs/36,000mls)

44

Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm)

£0

Pence Per Mile

0

Servicing Cost over 3yrs

£0

Servicing Intervals

20000

Manufacturers Warranty

3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr AA Breakdown

Performance & Measurements

Body type

Hatchback

Number of Doors

5

Number of Seats

5

Engine (cc/type)

1360/4

Fuel Type

Unleaded

Max Power (bhp/rpm)

87/5250

Engine Position

F

Driven Wheels

Front

Length (mm)

4030

Width (mm)

1748

Height (mm)

1502

Boot Space (min ltr)

310

Boot Space (max ltr)

1195

Turning Circle (m)

10.4

Towing Weight(kg)

1150

Kerb Weight (kg)

1224

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