2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |