2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5.

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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen C4 2012 Citroen C5
Make Citroen Citroen
Model C4 C5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.8 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1602 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 71 L