Subaru Outback 2003 vs Citroen C5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 63 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 23 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1040 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 560'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Peugeot 607 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Outback is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1649 litres | 1658 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 104 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 (by 9 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.7 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: | no data | 2`038 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 800 | |
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