2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.

Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Armada 2009 Volkswagen Citi
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Armada Citi
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 1423 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 49 L


 

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