Subaru Legacy 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 109 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 23 NM less than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.68 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 2 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: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1.2 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): | 2`030 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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