2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3.
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, 2012 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Fiesta | C3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |