2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kamal | Citi |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |