Peugeot 407 2008 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 125 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 and Toyota Avensis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 509 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 102 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 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): | 1`980 | 1`950 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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