2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Elantra | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 49 L |