Citroen C5 2008 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 143 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 22 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 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: | 460'000 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: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | 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. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`063 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7000 | |
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