2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (117 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |