Peugeot 407 2008 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.2 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: | 211 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 54 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2007 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2007 3.2 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): | 2`060 | 1`995 | |
| 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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