2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
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 Renault Clio (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Renault Clio | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |