Subaru Outback 2017 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) 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 chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 37 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 85 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1260 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: | 350'000 km | 520'000 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, 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 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback and Citroen C5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 505 litres | |
| Subaru Outback has 7 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 14 800 | |
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