Volkswagen Derby (1977 – 1981) vs Citroën LNA (1978 – 1984): specs compared
The Volkswagen Derby is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 50 hp. The Citroën LNA is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 12.9 s. The Volkswagen Derby has the higher top speed: 154 km/h against 140 km/h. The Citroën LNA uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 675 kg against 700 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Volkswagen Derby is 490 mm longer than the Citroën LNA.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Derby
1977 – 1981
|
Citroën
LNA
1978 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1978 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 60 hp | 35 – 50 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 93 Nm | 51 – 81 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 15.4 s | 6.0 – 23.8 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 154 km/h | 126 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 3,429 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,230 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg | 675 – 749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.