Peugeot 107 Urban 5dr 1.0-litre petrol Road Test Report

Performance

Under the bonnet you have a sprightly three cylinder one litre petrol engine which has a power output of 68bhp. Overtaking will be limited in this car as you only have 70lb ft of torque at 3600 rpm but this car is a city slicker not a motorway cruiser for long journeys. The figures are pretty good, the 107 can do the zero to 62mph sprint in 14.2 seconds while it has a top speed of 100mph. The engine is mated to a smooth shifting five speed manual gearbox. The three cylinder whine is not to everyone’s taste and on long journeys can get monotomous but if you’re only using the car for city spins the the engine noise is actually quite refreshing.

Ride & Handling

Surprisingly impressive. Take the 107 out of its natural city environment and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The car performs admirably – yes there is some body roll and the steering is a little light, however it is communicative which makes for an enjoying drive. At motorway speed the 107 copes well although sidewinds tend to catch the car which can be off putting for some drivers. Due to its nimble frame if you travel over potholes or uneven surfaces you will feel them but there is an upside to this. In town the 107 is like a nimble ballet dancer, getting parked is child’s play while the turning circle is just 9.46 metres which means the car is pretty easy to spin around.

Build Quality & Reliability

The Peugeot 107 may be one of the cheapest cars in the Peugeot range but this does not mean the car is badly made – in-fact it is rather cute inside with its simple but effective layout. The rev counter is very Mini-esque and you’ll have to pay £30 for it but we would tell you to do so as it’s a good idea to have a rev counter with this car. The plastics are quite cheap to look at but are solidly made, there’s no panel gaps and all the shut lines fit together neatly.

Safety & Security

On the safety and security front the 107 fares quite well. It does have ABS with EBD and CSC which should help you get stopped in a quicker and more controlled fashion. It has also got driver and passenger front airbags and side airbags as standard while our test car had front and rear curtain airbags at fitted cost option of £200. The 107 Urban had two rear Isofix mountings so that you can fit a child seat while there are four head restraints – two up front and two in the rear. The 107 performed well in Euro Ncap test as the 107 scored four stars for front and side impact, two stars for pedestrian protection and three stars for child protection.

Space & Practicality

How practical can a supermini really be? Well our test car coped with carrying four adults however the passengers in the rear need to be of average height or less or else it can get a bit cramped. The five doors on this version make the car easier to get in and out of for all concerned. The boot is really small however fold the seats down and you can fit a 32-inch widescreen tv in the car – it’s a tight fit but it does work and you can have two in the front.

Ownership & Value

At £8,105 for the 107 five door in Urban trim the Peugeot is very competitively priced. Add the options on our car and the 107’s price will start from £9,230 but lets break it down and you’ll see if our option were worth the extra - metallic paint £350, aircon with recirculation and pollen filter £500, rev counter £30 and front and rear curtain airbags £200. The 107 emits 109g/km of CO2 which means that you’ll only pay £35 per annum for road tax while the 1.0-litre engine should return 61.3 according to the French maker on the combined cycle.