2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2006 Saturn Vue.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2006 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Citroen | Saturn |
Model | C5 | Vue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |