2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 795 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Five Hundred | Citi |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |