2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic vs. 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic and 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic. 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 2.2 HDi SX Automatic (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 2.2 HDi SX Automatic | 2009 Citroen C5 Kombi 3.0 V6 Exclusive Automatic | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 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 | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
