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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 140 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 15 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2008 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Peugeot 407 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| 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: | 1`995 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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