Peugeot 407 2005 vs Smart ForTwo 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 41 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 19.8 seconds | |
|
Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 163 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 340 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 11.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 4.3 l/100km | |
|
The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 5.1 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 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 22 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 2.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.52 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.55 m | |
|
Peugeot 407 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 407 is 232 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 35 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 3 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): | 2`060 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Smart ForTwo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Smart ForTwo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Peugeot 407 has
|
Smart ForTwo has
| |