2008 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Citi and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 198 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 Volkswagen Citi (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Citi | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Citi | Polo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1390 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
