2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (117 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
