2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. 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, 2009 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A3 | C8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |