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:
2.2 Diesel
2.2 Diesel
Performance
Power:
136 HP
170 HP
Torque:
317 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.2 seconds
8.7 seconds
Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 34 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1320 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
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:
12.5 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`500
2`125
Safety:
Quality:
Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better
