Hyundai Sonata (2004 – 2008) vs Citroën C5 Liftback (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 235 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.5 s. The Citroën C5 Liftback uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,352 kg against 1,443 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 51 mm longer than the Citroën C5 Liftback.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2004 – 2008
|
Citroën
C5 Liftback
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Liftback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 235 hp | 109 – 207 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 305 Nm | 160 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.5 s | 8.5 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 228 km/h | 190 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,443 – 1,581 kg | 1,352 – 1,651 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.