2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 54 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avanza | Citi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
