Mazda 5 2005 vs Citroen C8 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 145 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C8, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C8. Thanks to more power Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 430'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C8 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: | 4.56 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.86 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller. Mazda 5 is 17 cm shorter than the Citroen C8, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1566 litres | 2948 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 113 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C8. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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