2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Ignis.
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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C3 | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
