2000 Citroen C 15 vs. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C 15 and 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Citroen C 15. 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, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (152 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C 15. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C 15 | 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C 15 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
