2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | C5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |