Peugeot 407 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| 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 | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 24 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 350'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 11 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): | 2`215 | 1`960 | |
| 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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