2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C5 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
