Mazda 6 2012 vs Citroen C5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1220 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2012 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 439 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.5 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: | no data | 2`041 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4200 | |
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