2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 287 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C5 2004 Renault Grand Espace
Make Citroen Renault
Model C5 Grand Espace
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1985 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1573 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 83 L


 

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