2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 83 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. 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, 2000 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Avensis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |