2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.

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, 2005 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C5 2004 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model C5 Civic
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 94.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.5 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1607 kg 1154 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 50 L


 

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