Citroen C5 2003 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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 46 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| 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`600 | |
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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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