2008 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 428 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Lada Niva 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, 2008 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
Model | Niva | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |