2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 296 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C5 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Make Citroen Honda
Model C5 Ridgeline
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2945 cc 3473 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 93 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1694 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 83 L