2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Ibiza (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 31 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Seat Ibiza (200 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C3 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
