2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 540 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 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Avalon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |