Citroen C8 2004 vs Mazda 5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C8 engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C8 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C8 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 C8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Ulysse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C8 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: | 4.73 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.66 m | |
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Citroen C8 is larger. Citroen C8 is 23 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C8 is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1566 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 5. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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