Citroen C5 2012 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 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 | 380'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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 2 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`156 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | 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 (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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