2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 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 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C8 (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C8 | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |