2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C5 2012 Land Rover LR4
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model C5 LR4
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 132 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 204 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.3 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 2548 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1882 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 86 L


 

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