2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic vs. 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic

To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic and 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen C5 2.0 D Automatic 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 D Automatic
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C5 C5
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 66 L


 

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