2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C2 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
