Peugeot 407 2007 vs Opel Astra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 470'000 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 | 6 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 Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.76 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: | 448 litres | 500 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 52 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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