2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc, 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 15 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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |