2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1100 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (134 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C3 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
