2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 775 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.
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 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 13 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 | 1085 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |