2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C5 | Siena |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |
