2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C5 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
