2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2007 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
