Citroen C5 2001 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 49 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 360'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C8 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine | |||
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: | 12.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3000 | |
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