2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 569 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element 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 Element | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
