2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |