2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |