2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
