2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 623 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
