Citroen C5 2012 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 43 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 2000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`156 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7000 | |
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