Opel Astra 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 34 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 24 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 51 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`105 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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