Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 12 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Citroen C5. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 520'000 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: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1658 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Toyota Avensis has 43 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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