2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 192 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Tiguan | C5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |