Citroen DS5 2011 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Citroen DS5 engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Citroen DS5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen DS5 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Citroen DS5 is larger. Citroen DS5 is 24 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen DS5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1288 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Citroen DS5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen DS5 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen DS5 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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