Lexus UX 2018 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus UX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C5 Aircross) 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: | 171 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus UX engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, but torque is 95 NM less than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Lexus UX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.1 | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus UX consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus UX could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C5 Aircross can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C5 Aircross version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.67 m | |
| Lexus UX and Citroen C5 Aircross are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1630 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus UX is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means Lexus UX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`460 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 590 kg | |
| Lexus UX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Citroen C5 Aircross. Therefore, Citroen C5 Aircross is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus UX scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 19 000 | |
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