2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | C5 | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2648 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |