2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |