2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux. 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
