2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2202 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |