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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 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 C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 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: | 4.69 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): | 2`075 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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