2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 Citroen C3 (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. 2003 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
