2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 206 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 Volkswagen Bora (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3. 2008 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
