2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5.

Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C5 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C5 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 4162 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 22.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 240 km/hour 148 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 18 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 2025 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3190 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 90 L


 

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