2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,423 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto.
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, 2005 Fiat Punto (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Citi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |
