2006 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Citroen C5

To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2006 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Toyota Tundra 2012 Citroen C5
Make Toyota Citroen
Model Tundra C5
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1355 kg 1527 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3270 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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