2004 Honda Fit 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 Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit 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 Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fit | Citi |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 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 | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
