2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2009 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 607 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 607 (208 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Peugeot 607 (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2009 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Peugeot |
| Model | Golf | 607 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
