2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |