2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 251 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. 2007 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | C5 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
