2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 407 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
