2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (271 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-9.

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 Mazda CX-9 (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2008 Mazda CX-9
Make Citroen Mazda
Model C5 CX-9
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 3726 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1589 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 76 L


 

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