2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | C5 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
