2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. 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 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C2 | 5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |