Citroen C5 2012 vs Subaru Legacy 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 12 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 105 NM more than Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 8.7 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 16 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 Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 506 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 67 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`156 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8400 | |
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