2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C5 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model C5 Eclipse
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2378 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1597 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 67 L


 

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