Citroen C5 2008 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 416 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C5 has 89 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. The SAAB 9-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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