Citroen C5 2003 vs Audi A4 2007

 
Citroen C5
2003 - 2004
Audi A4
2007 - 2008
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 138 HP200 HP
Torque: 190 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds7.6 seconds
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): 8.68.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km9.8 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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway1110 km on highway
730 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 3 years4 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled 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 m4.59 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 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 data442 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5002`060
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
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
Average price (€): 10003200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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