Citroen C5 2004 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 19 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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