2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 237 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2008 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |