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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 Citroen C3 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | C3 | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |