2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 375 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 Golf (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1. 2008 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C1 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen C1 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C1 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |