Peugeot 407 2004 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 16 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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