Citroen C5 2008 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 37 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 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 | 350'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1462 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`326 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6000 | |
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