1999 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A4 | C5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
