2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 12 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |
