2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2007 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C5 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
