Peugeot 107 review (2005-2014)
The Peugeot 107 was a bit of a trend-setter back in the day. Yes, it was cute-looking, and yes it was also cheap to run, but if offered more safety equipment than its rivals – and you can’t put a price on safety. But what’s it like on the road? Read on to learn more in our Peugeot 107 review.
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Pros
- Great first car
- Compact for cities
- Good on fuel
Cons
- Gutless engine
- Not the smoothest manual gearbox
Interior
Our rating: 5/10
Simplicity is the name of the Peugeot 107’s game where the interior is concerned, mainly because if there isn’t much in there in the first place, then there isn’t that much to go wrong.
Having said that, the 107 manages a neat balance of being simple, yet not feeling spartan in the process.
It has a neat, funky design that perfectly nails the brief of being cool as well as inexpensive.
Tech and features
The doors feature the basics while at the front edge is the joystick for the manual door mirror adjustment.
The steering wheel itself is a delightfully old-school affair that’s devoid of buttons and instead has just an airbag.
In front of this is a simple instrument pod. Some models also have a supplementary rev counter in a separate pod mounted at two o’clock from the main pod.
The audio system is a CD/radio system with an AM/FM tuner. It also has an aux-in socket for you to plug in your phone.
Below this lie three buttons – for the heated rear window, the hazard lights and the air-conditioning (where fitted), and under these sit the controls to vary the temperature and airflow.
Performance
Our rating: 6/10
Engines and power
Take a look at the Peugeot 107’s performance numbers and you could be forgiven for assuming it’s a bit dull.
After all, it has a three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with 68bhp. You’d be mistaken because the way it drives gives the lie to those stats.
The three-pot engine is a potent little thing that pulls fairly strongly from the get-go and also loves to be revved when you really want to make progress.
Handling and ride comfort
The steering is light and sharp, which is precisely what you need in the 107’s main battleground, namely the city.
It’s perfect for when you’re nipping around a multi-storey car park or darting into a parking space.
If the 107 has a weak spot, it’s that when you venture out of its urban comfort zone, it can be rather too keen to let you know about how hard it’s having to work to keep up.
Practicality
Our rating: 3/10
Yes, the Peugeot 107 is small on the outside, but it’s perfectly roomy enough for you and three mates.
You might not be able to stretch out in front, but there’s more than enough legroom for you to avoid feeling cramped.
There’s also plenty of headroom, and even though there’s no seat-height adjustment you won’t feel like you’re having to peer over the steering wheel rim.
Rear seats
Those in the back will need a bit of compromise from those in front if they’re to feel completely comfortable.
Boot space
The boot, however, is small. Wherever you go in your 107, you’ll need to pack light, and there’s also quite a lip to lift items over.
Running costs
Our rating: 6/10
Fuel economy
This is a car designed to get you from here, to over there, usually through a traffic jam – so it needs to have a really light thirst.
And so it does, with an average economy figure of 65.7mpg, which is great for a petrol car.
There’s also a version with an automatic gearbox, which manages 62.8mpg. Can’t really argue with either of those.
Insurance groups
It makes a great first car, too, because it kicks off in group 3 for insurance, and rises to just group 5 for a higher-spec model.
The verdict
Interior
5/10
Performance
6/10
Practicality
3/10
Running costs
6/10
The Peugeot 107 is a tiny little city car.
It's perfect for those wanting an affordable hatchback which will get them from A to B while also being incredibly reliable and having sufficient kit.
However, it's not the most exciting and is very outdated these days.
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