2001 Citroen C3 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 C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 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 C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 114 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 C3 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | 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 |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
