2005 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (108 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Citi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 49 L |
