Peugeot 407 2008 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 46 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 103 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 8 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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