Peugeot 407 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.5 | |
| Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 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 Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 407 and Toyota Camry are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 535 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5000 | |
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