2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5.
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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |