2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 293 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, 2007 Ford Focus (156 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |