Peugeot 407 2004 vs Ford Focus 2004
| 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: | 117 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 17 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen Xsara Picasso | 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: | 4.68 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 34 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.6 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: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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