2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 287 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C5 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Citroen Subaru
Model C5 Legacy
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1607 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2640 mm


 

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