Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 16 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 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`100 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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