2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 913 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 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 2006 Nissan Navara
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C3 Navara
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 158 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1211 kg 2124 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 80 L


 

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