2008 Citroen Multispace vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Multispace 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Multispace. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Multispace | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Multispace | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
