2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 548 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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 (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |