2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (76 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C3 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
