Citroen C5 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| 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: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 8 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| 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: | 830 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
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: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Used also on Citroen C5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 6 cm longer 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: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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