2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (194 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 745 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 Maverick (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Maverick | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Maverick | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1780 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 272 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 49 L |