Mazda MX-5 NC or Peugeot 206?

2005–2015 vs 1998–2012 · Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Wagon

In short

Boot: MX-5 NC 150 l, 206 313 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NC 7.6 l/100 km, 206 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NC 93–118 kW, 206 44–100 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NC 21 items (Emotion), 206 16 items (XR).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015 · 3 engines · Emotion, Center-Line, Sports-Line, EnergySpecifications →Listings →

Peugeot 2061998–2012 · 14 engines · XR, XT, XS, GTISpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015no listings	Peugeot 2061998–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,020 mm	Length3,822 mm–4,028 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,652 mm–1,673 mm
Height	Height1,245 mm–1,255 mm	Height1,374 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,330 mm	Wheelbase2,442 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume150 l	Trunk volume175 l–313 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,122 kg–1,175 kg	Curb weight910 kg–1,227 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2015	Production years1998–2012
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines14
Power	Power93–118 kW (126–160 hp)	Power44–100 kW (60–136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.0	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.8 126	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 70
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 160	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 GTI
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsEmotion · XR
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Emotion	Items in the base trim16 · XR
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim26 · XSi
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Safety6 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda MX-5 NC or Peugeot 206?

Length: Peugeot 206 4,028 mm, Mazda MX-5 NC 4,020 mm (a 8 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,442 vs 2,330 mm. Boot: 313 vs 150 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda MX-5 NC or Peugeot 206?

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NC uses 7.6 l/100 km (1.8 126); the most frugal Peugeot 206 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 70).

Which is more powerful — Mazda MX-5 NC or Peugeot 206?

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NC makes 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0 160); the strongest Peugeot 206 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0 GTI).

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