We say Spacious and well-built compact estate that handles well, but the 207 SW is more expensive than key rivals.Performance Petrol engines are underpowered, the HDi 90 and HDi 110 are solid if unspectacular alternatives. The more powerful of the two is the pick if the 207 SW is intended for carrying any kind of loads.Emissions The benefits of smaller engines are clear: emissions can be as low as 114g/km with the diesels and fuel economy is impressive at 63mpg. The petrol options are not so impressive.Driving As good as the hatchback, which is makes this one of the better small estates to drive. The Peugeot 207 SW is ideal for driving around town.Feel The Peugeot 207 SW is quiet and smooth in the road with very little wind or road noise intrusion.Space As an estate, boot space is bigger than the hatchback equivalent. The rear seats can be folded to create 428 litres of space – still a surprising amount for such a small car. Driver and passengers should be comfortable too .Equipment Manual air conditioning is added to the hatchback specification, which is fairly basic. Sport versions add plenty of sporty tweaks.Price The estate starts from a pricey £13,000 and this puts it above its rivals in terms of buying cost, but running costs are low.Quality The Peugeot 207 SW offers a good level of quality. Feels well-built and the materials aren’t tacky like in earlier Peugeot models.Safety The Peugeot 207 SW was given a maximum five stars in the EuroNCAP safety tests. Front, side and curtain airbags and three-point seatbelts throughout.Pros There’s plenty of space in the Peugeot 207 SW and it handles well on the road.Cons Compared to rivals, the starting price stands out as a little expensive, but discounts will be available. Knock on effect is low residual values.Alternatives Seat Ibiza ST, Skoda Fabia Estate
