Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 53 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 42 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2012 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 C5 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 439 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 84 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 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): | 1`980 | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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