2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C3 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
