Peugeot 407 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.6 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 90 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 | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 24 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 51 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`905 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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