2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
