Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 15 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 6 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 439 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 115 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`063 | |
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| 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 (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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