2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Because 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Jaguar XJ6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XJ6 (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C5 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
