2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |