2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
Because 2008 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Territory 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Territory | Citi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 49 L |
