2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 4 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (152 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |