2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2001 Citroen C5

To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 10 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi Q5 2001 Citroen C5
Make Audi Citroen
Model Q5 C5
Year Released 2011 2001
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4628 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1654 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2807 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 80 L