2007 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 612 kg more than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
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 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Thesis | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |