Peugeot 407 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 54 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 50 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 10 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 310 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 97 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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