2006 Scion xB vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2006 Scion xB 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Scion xB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Scion xB (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Scion xB should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Scion xB.
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 Scion xB (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Scion xB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Scion xB | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Scion | Volkswagen |
| Model | xB | Citi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1061 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
