2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (131 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1212 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
