2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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 A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | C5 | A5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |