2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. 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 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
