Citroen C5 2001 vs Honda Accord 2001

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Honda Accord
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 138 HP136 HP
Torque: 190 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds12.1 seconds
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C5 engine produces 2 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.69.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km9.3 l/100km
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway890 km on highway
700 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km440'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years9 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord 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 m4.60 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
Citroen C5 is larger.
Citroen C5 is 2 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`500no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Honda Accord has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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