2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 4 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
