Citroen C5 2010 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`026 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
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