Peugeot 607 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 17 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C8 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 607 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Peugeot 607 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 607 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Peugeot 607 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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