Ford Mondeo 2002 vs Citroen C5 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 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: | 226 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 19 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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 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 | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Citroen C8 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.4 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`000 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | 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 Mondeo, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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