2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vanquish | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |
