2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 (118 HP @ 5660 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 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 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Toledo | C3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5660 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.7 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 | 1434 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
