Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 4 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat and Peugeot 407 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 448 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 155 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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