2005 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ka weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Citi (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ka | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 49 L |