2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | C5 | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |