2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 717 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Town & Country | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
