Peugeot 607 2005 vs Kia Optima 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 14 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 607 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 607 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 607 is 14 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 496 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 607 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. This could mean that the Peugeot 607 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 607 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Optima, which means Peugeot 607 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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