Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Toyota RAV4 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C5 Aircross) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota RAV4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
|
Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 44 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 92 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | |
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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Used also on Lexus UX | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
|
Citroen C5 Aircross is smaller. Citroen C5 Aircross is 10 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 Aircross is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1690 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`450 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 23 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C5 Aircross has
|
Toyota RAV4 has
| |