2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 527 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2008 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 6 | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 207 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 49 L |