2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C2 would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C2 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
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 Citroen C2 (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
