Citroen C5 2001 vs Audi A4 2004

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.9 Petrol3.1 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP256 HP
Torque: 285 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds6.6 seconds
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): 9.610.7
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km11.4 l/100km
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 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway790 km on highway
610 km with real consumption550 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)

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 km360'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Used also on Citroen C8Used 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.

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: 12.5 meters11.1 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`6002`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 (€): 10003400
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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