Mazda 6 2002 vs Citroen C5 2004
| 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: | 141 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Citroen C5. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | 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: | 4.67 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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