Citroen C5 2001 vs Opel Astra 2004

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2003
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 136 HP150 HP
Torque: 317 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds8.9 seconds
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C5 engine produces 14 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1060 km on highway
970 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.25 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Citroen C5 is larger.
Citroen C5 is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1330 litres
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`885
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Opel Astra has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
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