2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |