Mazda 6 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1240 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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 2008 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 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 439 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 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`035 | 2`040 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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