2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C5 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
