Citroen C5 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
---|---|---|---|
Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 117 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
1100 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
810 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.62 m | 4.25 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`740 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C5 has
|
Opel Astra has
| |