2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 423 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C5 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |
