Citroen C4 2008 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 66 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Citroen C5. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C4 is 51 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 119 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Citroen C4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`702 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5000 | |
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