Citroen C5 2001 vs Mazda 3 2011

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Mazda 3
2011 - 2013
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.9 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP167 HP
Torque: 285 NM228 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 secondsn/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): 10.37.7
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Citroen C5 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway880 km on highway
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on Citroen C8Installed 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: yesno
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 m4.51 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.52 m1.47 m
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 data481 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1212 litres
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters10.4 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`300no 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 (€): 8005000
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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