2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2007 Citroen C1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1.
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, 2007 Citroen C1 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C1 | Arosa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 34 L |