2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |