2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 499 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C3 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 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 | 1005 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
