2001 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2001 Audi A4 and 2001 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A4 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A4 | 2001 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A4 | C3 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |