2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,587 cc, 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3.
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 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2003 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | C3 | 307 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |