Citroen C5 2010 vs Citroen C4 2008
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen C5 is 51 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1023 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 has 119 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`156 | 1`849 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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