Citroen C5 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 380'000 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: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C5 is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
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