2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Nissan Murano

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 732 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C3 2008 Nissan Murano
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C3 Murano
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 231 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.6 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 81.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1138 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 82 L