2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
