2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 294 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.
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 (151 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |