2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 68 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
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 (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 30 L |
