2005 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C2 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 175 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.
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 (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C2 | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C2 | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |