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The appeal of city cars such as the Peugeot 107 is often budget-based, so safety kit can be sacrificed as a result. Since many of these cars will be bought by or for young drivers, this can be a worry.
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The Peugeot 107 is a bit different. As well as the driver and passenger airbags that come as standard on most models, it also gets side airbags, and curtain airbags were available as a £200 option, although few used examples are likely to have them. It also comes with a basic version of stability control. These kinds of safety levels outdo most other city cars. The 107 drives reasonably well, too, with capable handling and a great little engine. The ride is a touch firm and refinement isn’t great, but neither problem is serious enough to spoil the experience. Rear space is tight, though, and the boot is tiny.
Running Costs
Even buying these cars new is affordable, so a used version won’t upset your bank manager at all. The 107 was a bit more expensive than the Aygo when it was new, but consider the extra equipment, and the difference is understandable. However, the Peugeot has weaker retained residuals than the Toyota, so used examples will have lost more of their value, which will even up the prices a bit. Running costs are minuscule. The small engine will return a fantastic average of 61.4mpg, and this means you’ll be able to travel more than 470 miles on a single tank of fuel. Insurance premiums won’t cripple you financially, either. The 107 carries a group 1 classification. Routine servicing is also extremely cheap. A service will cost you roughly the same as it would on the equivalent Aygo or C1, and less than on some other rivals.