Peugeot 207 2007 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 175 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 207 engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 207 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 308 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 207 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: | 4.15 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 207 is smaller, but higher. Peugeot 207 is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 207 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Peugeot 207 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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