2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 682 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 Sharan (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C2 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |