2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | C5 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |