2012 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva. 2011 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2012 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lada Niva | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Lada | Citroen |
| Model | Niva | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
