2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Volkswagen Kombi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 1317 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C2 | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
