2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3.
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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
