2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
