2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 729 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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 Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 Taurus X | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 72 L |