2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Ford Escape

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.

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 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C5 2009 Ford Escape
Make Citroen Ford
Model C5 Escape
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1748 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1624 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 57 L


 

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