2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (135 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 937 kg more than 2005 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2312 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
