2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 977 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.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
