Peugeot 407 2004 vs Rover 75 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 41 HP less power than Rover 75, but torque is 80 NM more than Rover 75. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Kia Carnival, Rover 400 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 3 cm shorter than the Rover 75, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1222 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 407 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. The Rover 75 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 407 (by 143 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 75, 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`183 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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