Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 3 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.9 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 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: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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