2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Renault Espace 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 Citroen C5 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
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 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Espace. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Renault Espace | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C5 | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 83 L |