2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn ION (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION.
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 Saturn ION (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Saturn ION | |
Make | Citroen | Saturn |
Model | C5 | ION |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |