2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 176 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 Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra 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 Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |