2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Ford Ka 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 710 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1296 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 | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |