2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C5 | Getz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
