Peugeot 407 2004 vs Subaru Legacy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 109 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 23 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 8 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 433 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. 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 Subaru Legacy, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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