2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Forenza 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
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 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C5 | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
