Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Audi Q3 2018 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 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.62 m | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross is 2 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 Aircross is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 Aircross has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Citroen C5 Aircross can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 32 000 | |
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