2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Hummer H2 (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Hummer H2 | |
Make | Citroen | Hummer |
Model | C5 | H2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 393 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 564 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 121 L |