2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1353 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 853 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi Q7 2009 Citroen C3
Make Audi Citroen
Model Q7 C3
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 494 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 1000 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2605 kg 1252 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 45 L


 

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