2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 117 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Safrane | C3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
