2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1154 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |