Citroën Visa (1978 – 1981) vs Volkswagen Derby (1977 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 57 hp at most. The Volkswagen Derby is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 16.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 154 km/h against 144 km/h. The Citroën Visa uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Derby is the lighter car, from 700 kg against 735 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Volkswagen Derby is 228 mm longer than the Citroën Visa.
| Specification |
Citroën
Visa
1978 – 1981
|
Volkswagen
Derby
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 35 – 56 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 51 – 79 Nm | 76 – 93 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 16.6 – 26.2 s | 12.9 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 124 – 144 km/h | 145 – 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,691 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,509 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 735 – 800 kg | 700 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.