2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A4 | C5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |