2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Versa and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 411 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Citroen |
| Model | Versa | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1149 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
