2005 Citroen C1 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C1 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C1. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 672 kg more than 2005 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C1. (132 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C1 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C1 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
