Nissan Primera 2003 vs Citroen C5 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 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: | 138 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera 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: | 4.57 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Nissan Primera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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