Citroen C5 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 33 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`170 | |
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| 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 (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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