Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
11.0
The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.50 m
Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
448 litres
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1365 litres
no data
Peugeot 407 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
no data
2`190
Safety:
Quality:
Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better
