2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.

Because 2009 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C5 2009 Suzuki Equator
Make Citroen Suzuki
Model C5 Equator
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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