2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
