2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 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 Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1423 cc |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 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 Weight | 1171 kg | 856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |