2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Citroen C5 (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |