Citroen C5 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 530 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger, but lower. Citroen C5 is 98 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 16 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 164 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 2.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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