2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X vs. 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X and 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive 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 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive weights approximately 151 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X. 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 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 1.8 X | 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.7 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 | 1446 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
