2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.3 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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 42 L |