2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
