2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 347 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C5 | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2258 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |