2009 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Opel Astra | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 49 L |