2008 Peugeot 406 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2008 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 406 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 406 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |