2009 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2009 Seat Exeo

To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Citi and 2009 Seat Exeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Citi 2009 Seat Exeo
Make Volkswagen Seat
Model Citi Exeo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1421 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 83 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 204 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 9.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4661 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1772 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2642 mm