Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 46 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 103 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 500'000 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 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | Used also on Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 11 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: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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