Citroen C5 2010 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 38 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`041 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6800 | |
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