Peugeot 407 2005 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 33 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 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: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 407 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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