Citroen C5 2003 vs Audi A4 2004

 
Citroen C5
2003 - 2004
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 117 HP102 HP
Torque: 160 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds13 seconds
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.8
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.2 l/100km
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1140 km on highway
810 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara PicassoInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.59 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data442 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`910
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 8003200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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