2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1015 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.
Because 2008 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | C3 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
