Citroen C5 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004

 
Citroen C5
2003 - 2004
Peugeot 407
2004 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Petrol1.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 117 HP117 HP
Torque: 160 NM163 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds11.3 seconds
Citroen C5 and Peugeot 407 have the same engine power, but Citroen C5 torque is 3 NM less than Peugeot 407. Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1100 km on highway
810 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 8 years8 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.68 m
Width: 1.77 m1.81 m
Height: 1.48 m1.45 m
Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Citroen C5 is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data407 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`980
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001600
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Peugeot 407 has
  • higher safety
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