Citroen C5 2004 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 330'000 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: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 563 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1658 litres | 1252 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 168 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 (by 406 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`520 kg | 1`702 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 398 kg | |
| Citroen C5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Honda Accord. Therefore, Citroen C5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
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