2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5. 2010 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Forester | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Subaru | Citroen |
Model | Forester | C5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |