Peugeot 607 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 50 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.3 | |
|
The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 7 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 523 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 607 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Peugeot 607 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Peugeot 607 has
|
Hyundai Sonata has
| |