Citroen DS5 2011 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS5 engine produces 65 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen DS5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen DS5 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen DS5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 208, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen DS5 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: | 4.53 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Citroen DS5 is 21 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen DS5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1288 litres | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Citroen DS5 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 384 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7400 | |
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