Citroen C5 2008 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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: | 13.3 seconds | 10.1 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 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 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: | 4.83 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C5 is 7 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 448 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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