2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 822 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 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
