2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Fiat Strada

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Fiat Strada 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2008 Fiat Strada.

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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2008 Fiat Strada
Make Citroen Fiat
Model C5 Strada
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1368 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 0 HP
Torque 285 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1597 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 58 L


 

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