2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 328 kg more than 2008 Citroen C1. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C1 | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C1 | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.7 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 | 800 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |