2009 Fiat Sedici vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Sedici 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Sedici is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Sedici (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Sedici should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 907 kg more than 2009 Fiat Sedici.

Because 2009 Fiat Sedici 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 Fiat Sedici 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 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Sedici 2009 Volkswagen Citi
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Sedici Citi
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1423 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 180 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 11.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 2307 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 49 L


 

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