Citroen C5 2004 vs Audi A4 2004

 
Citroen C5
2004 - 2006
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.9 Petrol3.1 Petrol

Performance

Power: 210 HP256 HP
Torque: 285 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds7.1 seconds
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C5 engine produces 46 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.010.7
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km11.1 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway790 km on highway
660 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.

Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ...  More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.76 m4.59 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.52 m1.43 m
Citroen C5 is 17 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data442 litres
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6002`160
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16003000
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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