2004 Audi A2 vs. 2004 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2004 Audi A2 and 2004 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,190 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Audi A2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A2 (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2004 Audi A2.
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, 2004 Audi A2 (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A2 | 2004 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A2 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1190 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
