Peugeot 407 2008 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 42 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1023 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 87 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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