2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 299 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2.
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 (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C2 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.7 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 | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |