2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (108 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 196 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 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | C3 | 307 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |