Peugeot 607 2001 vs Nissan Sentra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 138 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 11 HP more power than Nissan Sentra, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
|
The Nissan Sentra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 740 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 607 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
|
Peugeot 607 is larger. Peugeot 607 is 36 cm longer than the Nissan Sentra, 13 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 329 litres | |
|
Peugeot 607 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 607 has 152 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Sentra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Peugeot 607 has
|
Nissan Sentra has
| |