2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. 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 (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
