Citroen C5 2010 vs Mazda 6 2013
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 380'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | |
| Citroen C5 has 3 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 13 800 | 7400 | |
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