Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 6 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Citroen C5. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 460'000 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 C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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