2007 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1037 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.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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2007 SsangYong Rexton | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Rexton | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |