2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 303 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.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | C3 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |