Performance Review: Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot RCZ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Peugeot RCZ has a 1997cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The RCZ shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the RCZ's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1370 kgs (3020 lbs) this makes the Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT in the same weight category as the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot RCZ shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 1997cc 16V St4 engine produces 163 bhp (121 kW) @ 3750 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 251 lb-ft (340.3 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot RCZ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (143.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot RCZ.

The Peugeot RCZ has a Power to weight ratio of 118.9 bhp per ton and 183.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 RCZ competing with the 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (143.9 bhp per ton) or the 1970 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 (143.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot RCZ generating around 183.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Volvo S60 Polestar (208.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS (208.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.0 secs, this made the Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT as fast as the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (8.70 secs) the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (8.70 secs) the 2003 Lancia Thesis 3.2 V6 24v Comfortronic (8.70 secs) the or the 2001 Mazda 6 Sport MZR 2.3i (8.70 secs). This Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT is also faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (8.80 secs) the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the and the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the RCZ and the 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sport 4d Auto

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot RCZ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.33 secs @ 83.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sport 4d Auto (16.25 secs), the 2006 Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 Aero (16.27 secs), and the 1959 Maserati 5000 GT (16.28 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT has a maximum speed of 134mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 RCZ equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph), the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Roadster 3.5 V6 (145 mph), or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (145 mph).

Related Links:

2009 RCZ Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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