Citroen C5 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
|
Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C5 has
|
Toyota Avensis has
| |