2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5.
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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
