2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2007 Citroen C5 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
