2003 Citroen C 15 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C 15. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C 15 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
