2009 Renault Espace vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Renault Espace 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 2009 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 49 L |
