2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 342 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
