2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic vs. 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic and 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi 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 3.0 Exclusive Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i 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 3.0 Exclusive Kombi (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 2.0i Automatic | 2008 Citroen C5 3.0 Exclusive Kombi | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
