2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 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, 2006 Audi A3 (321 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A3 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
