2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 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 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C5 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model C5 Tiburon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.6:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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