2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 833 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Galaxy (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Galaxy | Citi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
