Citroen C5 2001 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 35 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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