2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2004 Audi A4.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2004 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Citroen C5
Make Audi Citroen
Model A4 C5
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.9:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 230 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1589 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.6 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 66 L


 

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