Citroen C5 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 117 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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