2009 Seat Exeo vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Seat Exeo. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Exeo | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Exeo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2760 mm |
