Jaguar XF 2012 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 84 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XF could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1260 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XF) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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: | 4.96 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger. Jaguar XF is 18 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 439 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XF has 101 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`315 kg | 2`026 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 511 kg | |
| Jaguar XF load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Citroen C5. Therefore, Jaguar XF is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4400 | |
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