2006 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai XG 350 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2008 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 Hyundai XG 350 (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 2006 Hyundai XG 350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai XG 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai XG 350 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | XG 350 | Citi |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |