2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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 Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
