2010 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C5 and 2010 Hyundai i30 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 622 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30. 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, 2010 Citroen C5 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C5 | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C5 | i30 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 53 L |
