2011 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen GTI and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen GTI | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
| Model | GTI | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4211 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
