2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | C2 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
