Citroen C5 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 8 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| 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 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1460 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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