2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 232 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C2 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
