2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C5 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |
