2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. 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, 2005 Citroen C (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1786 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 | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3550 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 |
