2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C5 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |