2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 121 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1373 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |