Ford Focus 2001 vs Citroen C5 2001

 
Ford Focus
2001 - 2003
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 115 HP117 HP
Torque: 160 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds11.5 seconds
Ford Focus engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.67.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km8.2 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1060 km on highway
650 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km350'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years8 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso
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: noyes
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: 4.45 m4.76 m
Width: 1.70 m1.77 m
Height: 1.45 m1.52 m
Ford Focus is smaller.
Ford Focus is 31 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 520 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1580 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6951`300
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001000
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
Citroen C5 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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