2012 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2012 Honda Jazz 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 483 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 C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 2012 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Jazz | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Jazz | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
