2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2005 Mahindra Commander 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 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Citi (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Commander 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 Mahindra Commander (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mahindra Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mahindra Commander | 2005 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Mahindra | Volkswagen |
| Model | Commander | Citi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
