2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C3 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |