Citroen C5 2008 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 90 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): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 960 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 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`035 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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