2008 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 407 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa.
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 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa. 2008 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 407 | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2945 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 34 L |