Citroen C5 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 2 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1462 litres | 1680 litres | |
| Citroen C5 has 16 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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