2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo vs. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo and 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo and 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic are equipped with a 2,179 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. 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 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo | 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Automatic | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C5 | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |