Peugeot 407 2008 vs Citroen C5 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 | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 8 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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