2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C5 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model C5 Touareg
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1694 kg 2137 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4795 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2893 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 100 L


 

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