2008 Citroen C-Crosser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C-Crosser and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C-Crosser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C-Crosser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C-Crosser should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C-Crosser weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Citroen C-Crosser (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C-Crosser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C-Crosser | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C-Crosser | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
