2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 2002 Citroen C8 (205 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C8 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
