2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3.
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 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
