2007 Opel Vivaro vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2007 Opel Vivaro 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vivaro (118 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 288 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 Opel Vivaro (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vivaro | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivaro | Citi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 49 L |
