2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C2 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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, both vehicles can yield 118 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C2 | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |