2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 906 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 Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C1 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |