Citroen C5 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 11.6 seconds | 11.2 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 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C5 and Peugeot 407 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 563 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1658 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| 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: | 2`120 kg | 2`215 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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