2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5.
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 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C5 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1597 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
