Citroen C5 2000 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 317 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 26 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 2.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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