2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Saturn Aura

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Saturn Aura (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2008 Saturn Aura
Make Citroen Saturn
Model C5 Aura
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3474 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 219 HP
Torque 190 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 61 L


 

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