2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |