2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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, both vehicles can yield 116 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
