Peugeot 407 2008 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used. The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 14 800 | |
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