2010 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 696 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Citi | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Citi | Safari |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1421 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
