Subaru Outback 2003 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Citroen C5. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.5 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 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 | 460'000 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 | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 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`027 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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