2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc, 2008 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2.
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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C2 | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1248 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
