2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Citroen C5. 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 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
