2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
