Peugeot 407 2008 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 21 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is smaller. Peugeot 407 is 11 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 116 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`030 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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