2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
