2009 Fiat Stilo vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Stilo and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Stilo. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Stilo | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | Stilo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
