Nissan Primera 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 16 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.57 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Primera is 11 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 407 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 43 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Nissan Primera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Primera, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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