2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Audi A3
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3. 2009 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | C5 | A3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |