Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 34 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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): | 2`170 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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