Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 62 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
950 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
442 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
