2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. 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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C1 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
