Opel Astra 2010 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Peugeot 407 have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 407. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, 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. 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
| Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 52 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: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`127 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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