Alfa Romeo Brera 2008 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 22 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Brera could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is smaller. Alfa Romeo Brera is 41 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Brera has 100 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Alfa Romeo Brera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2600 | |
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