Rover 75 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Rover 75) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 407) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Rover 75 engine produces 41 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 80 NM less than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 690 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 520'000 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Kia Carnival, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| Rover 75 is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Rover 75 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. This could mean that the Rover 75 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 407 (by 143 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Rover 75 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`183 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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