2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 441 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Citroen C5 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A5 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:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
