2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota iQ (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 604 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ.
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 (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | iQ |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |
