Mazda 6 2005 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 17 HP less power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 520'000 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: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 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): | 2`040 | 1`600 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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