Peugeot 407 2008 vs Smart ForTwo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 79 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.9 | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | 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: | 4.82 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.54 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 407 is 212 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 31 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 220 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 180 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 2.9 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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