Peugeot 407 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is smaller. Peugeot 407 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1530 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
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