2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C2 | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |