2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C3 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |