2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C3 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |