Peugeot 207 2009 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Peugeot 207 engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Peugeot 207 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 207 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 207 is 36 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 207 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Peugeot 207 has 163 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 332 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 207 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`758 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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