2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 737 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Salsa | Citi |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |