2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 2 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2005 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Aygo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |