2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |