2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (109 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 238 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.
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 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (119 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | C3 | Accent |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 14 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 | 1080 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |