2010 Citroen C5 2.0i vs. 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i and 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i weights approximately 47 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive.
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, 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C5 2.0i | 2010 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 66 L |
