2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 1040 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 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2008 Nissan Rogue
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C5 Rogue
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 2486 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 161 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 60 L


 

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