Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1220 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | 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. | |||
| 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 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 439 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 23 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5000 | |
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