Peugeot 607 2005 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 607 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 607 engine produces 41 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 360'000 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 607 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 607 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: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 2 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 607 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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