2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
