2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Ford Kuga.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C5 | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 53 L |