Citroen C5 2001 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 26 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1212 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 2.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 475 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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