2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | PT Cruiser | C3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
