2004 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,422 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Corsa weights approximately 253 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. 2004 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Corsa | 2005 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Citi |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1422 cc |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 857 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 49 L |