2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Renault Modus. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Modus weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Modus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
