Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C5. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Peugeot 407 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Mondeo and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 101 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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