Audi Q3 2019 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Q3 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. | |||
| Audi Q3 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi Q3 2019 1.5 engine Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.67 m | |
| Audi Q3 and Citroen C5 Aircross are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1280 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 Aircross (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means Audi Q3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`404 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 536 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | 19 000 | |
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