2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 485 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.
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 Saab 03-Sep (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (134 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Citroen | Saab |
Model | C3 | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |