2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (197 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 149 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 Volvo V40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C3 | V40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
