2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Fit 2009 Volkswagen Citi
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Fit Citi
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 49 L


 

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