2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (131 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 366 kg more than 2010 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 (314 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2007 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |