2011 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Insight | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Insight | C5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |