2010 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C5 | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
