Citroen C5 2010 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 93 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C5 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`026 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7200 | |
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