2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan (130 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 264 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
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2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C3 | Multivan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |