2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ is newer by 9 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 1,329 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ.
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, 2010 Toyota iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | iQ |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 32 L |
