Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 61 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 100 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Used also on Peugeot 508 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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: | 4.73 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 439 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 47 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 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`231 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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