2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |