Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Lexus UX 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 131 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 40 HP less power than Lexus UX, but torque is 25 NM more than Lexus UX. 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 | 5.8 | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C5 Aircross can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C5 Aircross version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Citroen C5 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | |
| 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 Lexus UX 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: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.52 m | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross and Lexus UX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 0.5 metres less than that of the Lexus UX, which means Citroen C5 Aircross can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`980 | |
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| Lexus UX scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 31 600 | |
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