2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai H1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2009 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C5 | H1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
