2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 9 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5.
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, 2010 Saturn Vue (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | C5 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
