2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Jetta | C5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 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 | 1490 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |