2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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 C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C8 | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 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 Length | 4730 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |