2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 147 | Citi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
