2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1126 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3. 2001 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
