2007 Volvo C30 vs. 2007 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2007 Volvo C30 and 2007 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C30 (178 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C30 weights approximately 399 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 Volvo C30 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (119 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo C30 | 2007 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Volvo | Citroen |
| Model | C30 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
