Peugeot 407 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.68 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 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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