2006 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407. 2006 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Grandis | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
