2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
