2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
