2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |