Audi A6 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 102 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine Citroen C5 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1462 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`326 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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