2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 547 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 40 L |
