2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 6.6 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 | 1607 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |