Peugeot 407 2008 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 35 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| Peugeot 407 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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