2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 3 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. 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 Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C4 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |