Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 25 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 13 NM less than Peugeot 407. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 16 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 407 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 26 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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