2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 752 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Defender | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1747 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |
