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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 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 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
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`700 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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