2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 980 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Suburban | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2573 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
