2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Subaru | Citroen |
| Model | Forester | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
