2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Pontiac G3

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Pontiac G3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G3 (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1.

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 Pontiac G3 (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C1 2009 Pontiac G3
Make Citroen Pontiac
Model C1 G3
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 996 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 93 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 45 L


 

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