Peugeot 407 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 28 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 10 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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