Citroen C5 2001 vs Opel Astra 2004

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 117 HP105 HP
Torque: 160 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds12.3 seconds
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.76.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway960 km on highway
800 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara PicassoInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Citroen C5 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: 4.62 m4.25 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Citroen C5 is larger.
Citroen C5 is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1330 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`740
Safety:
Quality:
below average

above average
Opel Astra has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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