2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 464 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.
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 Chevrolet Aveo (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Aveo | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
