2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 38 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 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
