Peugeot 607 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 211 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 55 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 607 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | 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. | |||
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: | no data | 480 litres | |
| 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): | no data | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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