2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 1075 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.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Citi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 49 L |
