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 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
1110 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3
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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
