2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 65 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 Citroen C3 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C3 | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |