2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 763 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Grandis | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |