Citroen DS5 2014 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 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS5 engine produces 4 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.3 | |
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The Citroen DS5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that by driving the Citroen DS5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1890 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 468 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 57 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`020 | 2`120 | |
| 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 | 6600 | |
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