2008 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen GTI and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen GTI.
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 GTI (281 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen GTI | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | GTI | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1336 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
