Peugeot 607 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 607 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 607 engine produces 86 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 940 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C8 | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.38 m | |
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Peugeot 607 is larger. Peugeot 607 is 60 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 15 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 372 litres | |
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Peugeot 607 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 607 has 109 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 607 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 607 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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