2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C3 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Because 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ will offer significantly more control. 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 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C3 | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
