2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
