2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 882 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3. 2007 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
