Peugeot 407 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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