Citroen C5 2010 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 508) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 27 HP less power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 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 | 280'000 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 Peugeot 208 | |
| 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 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1592 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 8400 | |
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