2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 11 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 472 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | C5 | A8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |