2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 107 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 Citroen C3 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C3 | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |