Peugeot 407 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 25 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 13 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | 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. 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 | 4.72 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 4 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 |
1365 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 284 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3600 | |
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