2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |