2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C5 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
