2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Ibiza (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2001 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (117 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C5 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1367 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
