Volkswagen Up! 2016 vs Skoda Citigo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Up! is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Up! engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Citigo, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Skoda Citigo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Up! reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Citigo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Up! consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Citigo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Up! could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Up! consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Citigo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Citigo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Up! can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Up! version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Up! is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Citigo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Up! is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
959 litres | 959 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`002 kg | 865 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 358 kg | 425 kg | |
| Volkswagen Up! load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Skoda Citigo. Therefore, Skoda Citigo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Up! has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Citigo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Up!, so Volkswagen Up! quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7000 | |
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