2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX vs. 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX and 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX and 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i weights approximately 209 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX. 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 Citroen C5 2.0i (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C5 2.0 SX | 2012 Citroen C5 2.0i | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 71 L |
