2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Superb (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Superb weights approximately 522 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 Skoda Superb (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | C3 | Superb |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1123 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
