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
Performance
Power:
143 HP
136 HP
Torque:
192 NM
190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.6 seconds
9.1 seconds
Citroen C5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
8.2
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 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 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
Safety:
Quality:
Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better.
