2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 497 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 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C3 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
