2005 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C2 and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Citroen C2. 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 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C2. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C2.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C2 2005 Toyota Highlander
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C2 Highlander
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1397 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 230 HP
Torque 118 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.8:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 73 L