2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 206 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206. 2000 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2000 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
