Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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: | 560'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1680 litres | 1462 litres | |
| Ford Mondeo has 16 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 218 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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