Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Ford Kuga 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 17 HP more power than Ford Kuga, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C5 Aircross 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 Aircross is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 Aircross is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Citroen C5 Aircross can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Kuga scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 11 800 | |
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