Audi A6 2011 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 245 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 135 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 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 60 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`420 kg | 2`178 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 3000 | |
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