2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2009 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Subaru | Citroen |
Model | Legacy | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |