2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 vs. 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 and 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic.
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 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95. 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 | 2009 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Automatic | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
