2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |