2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
