2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Roomster and 2008 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 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 Skoda Roomster (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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2008 Skoda Roomster | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Roomster | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |