Peugeot 407 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 10 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | 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: | 4.69 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 18 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4000 | |
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