Citroen C5 2008 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 127 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 38 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1600 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: | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8400 | |
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