2005 Citroen C2 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Citroen C2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Yaris (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C2. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C2 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2005 Citroen C2 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C2 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 87 L |
