2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1458 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
