Peugeot 407 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 55 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 360'000 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: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
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`060 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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