Citroen C5 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 2 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 data | 407 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 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`500 | 1`998 | |
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| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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