2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.
Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2008 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A5 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
