2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Volkswagen AAC were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Because 2000 Volkswagen AAC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC 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 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | AAC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
