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. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 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 | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |