Citroen C5 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 40 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Epica, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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