2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. 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 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Honda Fit | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Fit |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 41 L |