Citroen C5 2008 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 40 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 1040 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 5 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 467 litres | |
|
Honda Accord has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. 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: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C5 has
|
Honda Accord has
| |