2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 1 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 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5. 2007 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | C5 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
