2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Peugeot 407

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C2 2006 Peugeot 407
Make Citroen Peugeot
Model C2 407
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 120 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 202 km/hour 230 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 8.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 66 L


 

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