2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taurus | Citi |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1423 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |