2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |
