2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C3 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia.
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 Citroen C3 (133 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |
