2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C5 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
