2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |