Citroen C5 2003 vs Citroen Xantia 1998

 
Citroen C5
2003 - 2004
Citroen Xantia
1998 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 117 HP90 HP
Torque: 160 NM147 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds14.6 seconds
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C5 engine produces 27 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.78.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.3 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1010 km on highway
810 km with real consumption780 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara PicassoUsed also on Citroen Berlingo
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.
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 m4.52 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.38 m
Citroen C5 is larger.
Citroen C5 is 10 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`500
Safety: no data
Quality:Citroen C5 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 1000800
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Citroen Xantia has
  • lower price
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