2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 696 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C3 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
