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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 25 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Citroen C5. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 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`849 | 2`156 | |
| 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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