2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.

Because 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Aston Martin DB9 2006 Volkswagen Citi
Make Aston Martin Volkswagen
Model DB9 Citi
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Horse Power 449 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 49 L


 

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