2009 Audi S3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Audi S3 and 2009 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S3 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 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, 2009 Audi S3 (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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2009 Audi S3 | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | S3 | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |