2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.

Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C5 2006 Toyota 4Runner
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C5 4Runner
Year Released 2004 2006
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1591 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 60 L