2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |