2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Accord | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |