2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (81 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |