Citroen C5 2008 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 2008 engine produces 7 HP less power than Citroen C5 2012, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C5 2012. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Citroen C5 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 2008 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 2008 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 2008 and Citroen C5 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1462 litres | 1462 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 2008 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 2012, which means Citroen C5 2008 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: | 2`183 kg | 2`167 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`578 kg | 1`503 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 664 kg | |
| Citroen C5 2008 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Citroen C5 2012. Therefore, Citroen C5 2012 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 13 400 | |
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