2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
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, 2008 Citroen C5 (295 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
Model | Town & Country | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |