Honda Accord 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 217 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 54 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 2 NM less than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Prelude | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.60 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Honda Accord is smaller. Honda Accord is 8 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 407 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Honda Accord can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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