2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, 2003 Saturn L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Saturn L.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2003 Saturn L | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | C5 | L |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
