2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 Toyota Auris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Toyota Auris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Auris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
