2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2006 Honda FR-V 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | FR-V | Citi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |
