Peugeot 407 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 407) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Epica) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 48 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 203 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 407 is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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