2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C5 | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |