2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 Citroen C3 (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |
