Hyundai i40 2011 vs Citroen DS5 2014
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 4 HP less power than Citroen DS5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen DS5. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.9 | |
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The Citroen DS5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i40 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 1710 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Hyundai i40 is 21 cm longer than the Citroen DS5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | 1288 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Citroen DS5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 384 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen DS5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | no data | |
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