2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 891 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Citroen |
Model | Touareg | C5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |