2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 949 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.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3. 2005 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
