Peugeot 407 2007 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Peugeot 407 and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 448 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1658 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen C5, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`079 | |
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| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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