2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Audi | Peugeot |
Model | A3 | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |