Subaru Outback 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) 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: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 37 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 93 NM less than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1040 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: | 370'000 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: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 448 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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