2004 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Citi |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |