2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Peugeot 206 are equipped with a 1,124 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206.
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 Citroen C3 (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C3 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
