2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda 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 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 926 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 2006 Volkswagen Citi (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panda | Citi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 49 L |
