Peugeot 407 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 16 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 18 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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