2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C5 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
