Peugeot 407 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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