2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,423 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Volkswagen Polo 2006 Volkswagen Citi
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Polo Citi
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 1423 cc
Horse Power 79 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 174 km/hour 151 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.8 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 49 L


 

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