2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Nubira | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |