2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 4 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, 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 2008 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka 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 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |