2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 367 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |