2008 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | CR-V | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |