Peugeot 407 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 407) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 37 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 93 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 407 is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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