2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic vs. 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic and 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance 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 3.0i Exclusive Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance. 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 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic. 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 3.0i Exclusive Automatic | 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi 135 Tendance | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C5 | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |