2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2009 Citroen C6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. Both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2007 Peugeot 407 are equipped with a 2,720 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C6 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
