Peugeot 407 2008 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 407) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Lexus IS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 125 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 52 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 11 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4200 | |
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