2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1304 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Multivan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will offer significantly more control. 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 Multivan (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Multivan | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C2 | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
