2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Yaris | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1363 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |