2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 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 | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |