Peugeot 407 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 7 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 407 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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