Peugeot 407 2008 vs Citroen C4 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 C4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 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 C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
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): | 2`075 | 1`812 | |
| 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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