2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Opel Meriva 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 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |