2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Agila weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.
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 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 15 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 | 1126 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |