2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
| Model | C5 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
