2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | C3 | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |