Peugeot 407 2008 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 48 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.6 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7400 | |
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