Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 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: | 147 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Avensis is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 407 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Avensis has 113 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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